Archive for the tag 'Work'

No shortcuts - you’ve got to work for it!

David PotterNovember 4th, 2008  Email Email  Print Print  20 views

Proverbs 10:4 (NIV)Lazy hands make a man poor, but diligent hands bring wealth. From my devotional: “When questioned about his incredible success, Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft, offered these ten insights to anyone starting out.  They are worth considering.” Life isn’t fair - get used to it. The world doesn’t care about your self-esteem; it expects you to accomplish [...]

Shukhov’s standard

David PotterMay 5th, 2008  Email Email  Print Print  119 views

Focus:  Maintaining a strong work ethic Proverbs 2:9 (NIV)Then you will understand what is right and just and fair. If you were to ask the people I’ve ever worked for or with, I doubt you’d ever hear them say I wasn’t willing to work hard or that my standards were low.  I’ve always wanted to do things [...]

Scriptural keys to success in life (1)

David PotterDecember 4th, 2007  Email Email  Print Print  154 views

Focus: Talent isn’t enough. Proverbs 18:16 (NAS)A man’s gift makes room for him. My primary focus in ministry is in areas of performance - music and drama.  In these areas, there are a lot of people who are extremely talented.  Unfortunately, too many of these people don’t put in the work.  I on the other hand have [...]

The Rebekah principle

David PotterOctober 17th, 2007  Email Email  Print Print  103 views

Focus:  Your actions today will determine your future. Proverbs 13:4 (NLT) Those who work hard will prosper. What does it mean to work hard?  In most of the things I commit to I have the attitude that anything worth doing is worth doing well.  Usually that means putting in extra time, going [...]